A photo of the first property owned by Legacy, at 342 Swanston Street. After receiving money in memory of David H Dureau to purchase premises, Legacy purchased the old Hibernian Hall. However there were many issues with the property, including its suitability and the inability to gain vacant possession from the existing tenants. So eventually the property was sold and the money used to buy the current Legacy House, still formally known as the David H Dureau Memorial Building as per the bequest instructions. The notes on the back of the photo say it was sold to Sir Bernard Evans and then to RMIT and it was renamed Storey Hall. The full story of the donation has been pieced together from several sources. Part of the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Mr Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). L/ Grattan took Mr Edwards to Market St (where Legacy was situated at the time) and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed and the building was to be named in memory of David H Dureau, who had died at sea during the war. The donation was £27,059. The property purchased was 'Hibernian Hall' in Swanston St (later called Storey Hall when it was acquired by RMIT). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. An act of parliament was required to enable the sale (01262) and consent from the donor was also sought before the sale (document still to be catalogued). Money raised from the sale was used to purchase 293 Swanston St.A photo of the first property purchased by Legacy as a result of a generous donation.Black and white photo of the old Hibernian Hall in Swanston Street.Handwritten on back 'The old Hibernian Hall purchased by Melbourne Legacy and later sold because of inability to secure vacant possession from tenants. Sold to Sir Bernard Evans then to RMIT and named 'Storey House', in pencil. Stamped '30 Jun 1947' in purple inkproperties, dureau house, swanston st

Postcard Photo Rutherglen Hibernian Ball 1935hibernian ball, hibernian australasian catholic benefit society, balls, dances

The Ballarat Hibernian Society was established in 1868. This Honour Board records the society and its amalgamation with a Melbourne group in 1871 to form the Hibernian Society in Australia, The primary Roman Catholic Freindly Society in the nation.hibernian, friendly society, ballarat, honour board.

Silk ceremonial collar of Mr A. Burke St Arnaud who was a member of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS).Mr A. Burke died at Ballarat in 1951 while staying with his daughter, Mrs Mary Taffe of Hymettus. Several of the Burke family items including this ceremonial collar remain at the cottage. Hymettus cottage is a rare example of a Catholic family property dating from the nineteenth century with much of its original and early fabric, furnishings and devotional items of the family's Catholic faith still in situ.hibernian, australasian, hacbs, st arnaud, victoria, burke, ceremonial, collar.

Ceremonial collar from Derry (Londonderry) Ireland in Northern Ireland for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and belonging to John Duddy donated in 2013 by the Macalinden family Port Fairy.A rare example of Irish Hibernian regalia in an Australian collection brought to Australia by the immigrant owner and later donated to the Diocesan Archive by his family. The object is significant in its embroidery and applique work and as an example of the importation of an Irish form contrasting to Australian variants of such collars. Significant in its representation of the contribution of migrants and the Irish to Australian culture.applique red hand of Ulster, Shamrock, Harp, Celtic cross with stars on each shoulder. Fringed in gold metal braid.port fairy, hibernian, derry, londonderry, northern ireland.

The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society was formed at Ballarat in 1868 and William Taffe was Ballarat President in 1940 when presented with this mounted and framed photograph and photo-lithographic certificate.The Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS) was a church-based support network founded in Ballarat in 1868. William Taffe of Hymettus was president and presented with this certificate after his term as president ended in 1940.Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat inscribed on mounting board. Details of the subject, W.J.Taffe written in on the certificate.hibernians, hacbs, catholic, ballarat, certificate, photograph

Upper Main Street Reefs looking East towards Big Hill taken from front of Joyce's Hibernian Hotel . Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. This scene was taken in 1866 in Main Street from in front of Joyce’s Iberian Hotel on the left, the site of the present townhall. It is looking uphill and eastward with Big Hill in the far background. The Hibernian Hotel was built on Commercial Street Pleasant Creek Goldfields in 1858 and was moved to Main Street Reefs, the present site of the Town Hall by Mr. & Mrs. Joyce. It was later destroyed by fire and the Town Hall built on its location. Street scene with buildings in distance and Big Hill in far distance.stawell streetscape

The Ballarat Hibernian Society was a friendly society formed at Ballarat in 1868. In 1871 the group amalgamated with a similar group in Melbourne to form the HACBS. Due to legislative changes the insurance interests of the society were absorbed into those of the IOOF in the late twentieth century . These collars were worn at official functions and meetings of the society. They vary in elaboration from heavily embroidered to very simple silk collars and many are embroidered with motifs such as kangaroos, emus, shamrocks and Irish harps.Large velvet ceremonial collar with gold metal braid trim and PP for Past President embroidered in gold metal thread.hibernian, hacbs, textile, ceremonial collar, friendly society.

An article about the old Hibernian Hall that was once owned by Legacy (from 1944 to 1954) at 342 Swanston Street. The building was bought with a donation from an American, Richard Goldsmith, in memory of David H Dureau. It was unsuitable for Legacy's needs and Legacy remained at their premises in 45 Market St until this building was sold in 1954 and the proceeds used to buy 293 Swanston St in 1956. The exact date of the article is not known -probably 1956 - after it was acquired by RMIT (at that stage called Royal Melbourne Technical College) and the article mentions the renovations underway. The article was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy which appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The call for public donations was partially due to the purchase of the Dureau building and the need to modify the building for Legacy's needs. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Newspaper article about a property once owned by Legacy in Swanston st.dureau house, properties

Photograph of HACBS gathering at Terang in the 1920s taken by by J. Jordan Warrnambool.terang, warrnambool, hibernian, hacbs, jordan.

The Ballarat Hibernian Benefit was established by a group of Irish immigrants in 1868. It later amalgamated with the Australian Catholic Benefit Society to become the Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Caring souls: the Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society, circa 1920. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Hibernian Band was formed from members of the Sandhurst Hibernian Society. Although an exact date that this band was formed, they were in existence as early as 1874.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Milestone: the Bendigo Hibernian Band. Date unknown. St Killian's church is celebrating 150 years. The church is holding a mass which will be followed by a free barbecue this Sunday starting at 11am. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Postcard sized black and white group photograph of people in ball dress. Band on stage at back of photographOn back of photo: "Hibernian Ball - Rutherglen | 29/9/1937"hibernian ball, balls, dances

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.From a group of Ron Laing photographs of Port Melbourne hotels, 1990s: The Hibernianbusiness and traders - hotels, ron laing, hibernian hotel

Colour photograph: Image shows Hibernian Hotel, Golden Square. Hotel situated on corner of High Street and Bay Street. Single storey white painted building, part verandah, some lace work. Corrugated iron roof. Hibernian Hotel written on Bay Street side of building. Single brick chimney, unpainted, Bay Street side.bendigo, hotel, hibernian hotel, golden square

These were found by former Port Melbourne social worker Beris CAMPBELL when clearing out old files. They were photographed by an unknown social work student in 1988 for a project "The Role of the Pub in the Social Fabric of Port Melbourne."One of a group of 20 photos of Port Melbourne hotels, taken by a student in 1988 for the project "The Role of the Pub in the Social Fabric of Port Melbourne". Hibernianbuilt environment - commercial, beris campbell, hibernian hotel, business and traders - hotels

University of Ballarat is a predecessor insitution of Federation University Australia Framed photographs and exhibition invitation. The photographs depict Alistair Heighway (University of Ballarat) and Diarmid O'Loughlin MA (member Royal Hibernian College of Art).royal hibernian college of art, university of ballarat, art, alistair heighway, diarmid o'loughlin

Four black and white photographs copied onto a single A4 sheet, each of them of a large group of people at a ball.Top left photo: "A Memento of Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen. 1935" Top right photo: "A Memento of The Younger Set Ball, Benalla. 20-7-37" Bottom left photo: "A Memento of the Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen. 29-9-37" Bottom right photo: "A Memento of the Firemens' Ball, Rutherglen. 14-8-35"balls, dances, benalla, rutherglen, firemens ball, hibernian ball, younger set ball

Black and white postcard photograph of large group of people attending a ball.Written on a section of the photo: "A Memento of the Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen, 1935" On back of photo, in an oval stamp: "N. R. McGeehan, 154 Hotham St., Ripponlea, Photographer"ball, dances, hibernian ball

Black and white postcard photograph of large group of people attending a ball.Written on a section of the photo: "Memento of the Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen, 29.9.37" On back of photo: "N. R. McGeehan, (Flashlight Specialist), 154 Hotham St., St. Kilda. S2"ball, dances, hibernian ball

Meetings were held in St. Kilian's New Hall in April 1889 to organise the public welcome of the Irish envoys. 'All citizens in sympathy with the movement are cordially invited to attend' (Bendigo Advertiser, 22nd April 1889, Meetings ). The envoys arrived in Sandhurst by train on the 7th May 1889. 'There was a large gathering at the railway station, many of them wearing green and yellow ribbons being entwined in their buttonholes ..... one half of the crowd were at least fair daughters of Erin. The party proceeded in their carriages with at least one hundred members of the Hibernian Society wearing green sashes, leading the procession, while these were led by Northcott's Band, under Drum Major Byrne....Mr. J. Deasy, in a speech at the following dinner at the Shamrock said: ' at home and abroad Irishmen were one people and knew how to conduct themselves property. When they did not do so it was because they were driven to act otherwise by the oppression of the Government' (Bendigo Advertiser, 8th. May, 1889, page 3: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88586349?searchTerm=the%20irish%20envoys)Group of 24 men in dark suits, some sitting and some standing. On front -- The Irish Envoys and Sandhurst Committee. 1889. Markings on back: Back row - 3rd from left - Colgan. Father - 3rd from left - back row. Gilt edging on frame. Northcott's Band preceded the procession from the railway station following the Irish Envoys arrival. Hibernian Society members present. See Bendigo Advertiser article 8th May, 1889, page 3 ' The Irish Envoys, Their Arrival in Sandhurst' : https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88586344?searchTerm=irish%20envoysirish envoys, irish envoys committee, 1889, hibernian society, erin, northcott's band, major byrne,

Photograph - black & white, portrait of a man. Very well dressed looking very official, wearing a sash, letters printed on it 'H A C B S'.Means 'The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society', est. 1868John Lay - Eaglehawkperson, family, portrait, photograph. portrait of a man. insigna h a c b s on sash.

Event, The Annual Hibernian Breakfast, will be held in St.Kilian's Hall on Sunday, March 12th, 1922, immediately after seven o'clock Mass. H.A.C.B.S. St. Kilian's Branch, No.4. Bendigo. Present this card at the door. 3 copies.event, social, st. kilian's

Black and white photograph. 'Hibernian Picnic at Axedale on Nov. 10'. (photos. By P Dermer Smith, Bull-street, Bendigo.) On the River Side. Men and women sitting in and on fallen tree branches. Ladies in hats and long dresses. Men wearing suits and hats.P Dermer Smith, Bull-street, Bendigophoto, group, mixed group

Letters from following businesses re donations for major raffle for 125th. Anniversary. Bendigo Regional YMCA, Burke School and Office Supplies., Gillies Bros. Hibernian Hotel, Bloom N' Gifts, Maggie Mae's Home Made Cakes, Golden Square healthwise Pharmacy.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Photograph represents the Friendly Society Football Trophy, won by the Loyal Pomona Lodge of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) over the St Patrick's Branch of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS). The year of this match is unknown.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, with two group photos of football teams, and 22 small oval portraits, with one larger oval portrait in the centre.On back of photo: "Coral Jones"football teams, muioof, loyal pomona lodge, hacbs, st patricks branch, hibernian australasian catholic benefit society, manchester unity independent order of oddfellows